Brunei, officially known as Negara Brunei Darussalam, has a rich history involving Spanish, British, and Japanese occupations culminating in independence in 1984. The country boasts a diverse array of native folk music and dance, including Kedayan and Malay music, often performed during ceremonies and celebrations. Key musical instruments include the rebana, a tambourine used in Islamic music, and the dombak, a goblet drum common in various regions.

3. Brunei Music

4. Brunei
 Officially known as “Negara Brunei
Darussalam”
 It is completely surrounded by the
state of Sarawak of the country of
Malaysia

5. History of Brunei
 In 1578, Spain declared war against Kota
Batu, the capital of Brunei in that time
 The British occupied Brunei in the 19th
century
 Japanese occupied Brunei on December
16, 1941
 After Japan was defeated at World War II,
Britain came back at Brunei and
established a British Military Association

6. History of Brunei
 January 1, 1984 – Brunei gained
their independence from Great
Britain

7. Music of Brunei
 Brunei has a wide variety of native
folk music and dance
 It also shares some cultural
perspectives and links with the
countries like Singapore, Malaysia,
Philippines, etc.

8. Folk Music of Brunei
 Adai-Adai
 A group work song that is sung by
fishermen while they fish

9. Folk Music of Brunei
 Two types of Folk Music
 Kedayan Music
 Malay Music

10. Folk Music of Brunei
 Kedayan Music
 Aduk-Aduk
 A type of ceremonial dance performed
by the Kedayan music during the
holidays, especially at the end of the
harvest season. It is accompanied by
percussion instruments.

11. Folk Music of Brunei
 Malay Music
 It is played by accomplished
musicians at special ceremonies and
celebrations

12. Musical Instruments of
Brunei
 Rebana
 A malay tambourine
that is used in Islamic
Music in Southeast Asia

13. Musical Instruments of
Brunei
 Dombak or Tombak
 A goblet drum used
mostly in the Middle East,
North Africa, and Eastern
Europe. It is made out of
goat or sheep skin.